Wednesday, April 28, 2010

How to write for the internet

Tips from a fourth year New Media student:

  • Use bullet points to make it easier for your reader.
  • Keep your writing short and to the point.
From now on this is how I will blog :)

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Student writers wanted

Earn money and more importantly, get experience through this online women's magazine.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/39/112503.html

Bizcommunity.com

This is a daily media, marketing and advertising news site where many media companies advertise job openings. You can also get a daily newspaper which is very helpful.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/

Monday, April 19, 2010

The job search

This site has a nice, long list of sites to find job openings in the media industry: http://www.smartcape.org.za/careers/the-job-hunt.html

More hints on getting a job in journalism

http://www.capetownjobsearch.co.za/career-in-journalism/

Friday, April 16, 2010

A career in Journalism

This is an amazing site offering helpful tips on what to include in your CV and portfolio for the field of journalism and writing.

Check out the journalism page: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/journalism.htm

A portfolio is one of the most important things a journalist needs when applying. Here are some tips on what employers want: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/portfolios.htm